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Stephen Collings
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I used to spec and design power stages, PCBs, and embedded microprocessor controls for 5kW-1000kW power converters. Now I'm a forensic engineer, focusing on damage to electrical items (overvoltage, water, lightning, contamination), or damage caused by electrical items (fire, injury).

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Why are there only four passive elements?
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What could cause a microcontroller to unexpectedly reset?
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What does "no clean" solder actually mean?
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What are the advantages of a shunt resistor vs. a hall effect sensor?
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What could cause a microcontroller to unexpectedly reset?
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What is the difference between a transformer and a coupled inductor?
Jan 16, 2014
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Understanding Two MOSFET with sources connected
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What are the functional differences between monolithic and disc ceramic capacitors?
Jun 18, 2013
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Mathematical proof that RMS voltage times RMS current gives mean power
Jan 28, 2014
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Full-bridge converter rectifier kicks
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